The key tools that make this DIY special include a chiseling ... not produce the desired effect. For the bench seat, purchase a wood plank, 2 inches thick, 6 inches wide, and 4 to 6 feet long.

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You can build a bench using rough-cut lumber, as I did, or with standard construction-grade planks, composite lumber or even recycled plastic. Using these DIY workbench plans, you’ll turn out a ...

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